CNN Cans Chris Cuomo for helping Andrew Cuomo fight sexual harassment allegations

CNN fired primetime broadcaster Chris Cuomo on Saturday after the network said “new information” emerged about the extent of his involvement in the fight against his brother’s sexual harassment allegations. me.

“This is not how I wanted my time at CNN to end. But I told you why and how I helped my brother,” Cuomo said in a statement shortly after the news was announced.

Anchor told his brother’s aides that he would use his own sources to investigate-Gov. Andrew Cuomo accusers, a major breach of journalistic ethics.

The network released a statement: “Chris Cuomo was suspended earlier this week pending further evaluation of the new information that came to light about his involvement with his brother’s defense. We hired a reputable law firm to conduct our review and have terminated his contract with immediate effect. During that review, additional information came to light. Regardless of contract termination, we will investigate as appropriate. ”

The cable network initially failed to discipline Cuomo, calling his relationship with the governor a “unique position” after it came to light that he engaged in strategic calls with his brother. and the governor’s aide on how best to combat the growing pressure on Andrew to step down. However, earlier this week, text messages released by the New York attorney general showed Cuomo asking his brother’s top aide, Melissa DeRosa, “Please let me help prepare.”

Chris also texted DeRosa “I’m capable of leading the girl at the wedding” after allegations that Andrew made unwanted advances with a woman at the wedding. Andrew resigned in August.